"Congratulations to William McKinnon, Macie Jones, Emilee Glaze, Aneesha Ankam, Younghyun Lee, Preston Askew and Lanyniah Brown on completing the Nurse Residency."

- James Hammock

"Amanda Hall comes in every day with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. She keeps work flowing and provides support to everyone at Pediatric Neurosurgery. Thank you, Amanda, for your winning attitude and commitment to your team!"

- Dianna Hall

"Terri Epting just joined our department but was already able to contribute valuable experience and direction even in the first week. Excellent way to kick off this great teamwork!

- Donna Bailer

"A heartfelt thank you to Leslie Lance for steadfastly holding down the fort in the administrative project specialists' office. Her unwavering leadership, dedication, and attention to detail are evident in everything she does. Leslie has continued to carry out her responsibilities with grace and excellence, all while patiently awaiting my transition into a full-time partnership with her. Her professionalism and commitment have kept everything running smoothly, and I’m truly grateful to have such a strong and reliable teammate. Looking forward to the great work we’ll accomplish together!"

- Eva Gilliam

"I appreciate Brandy Carrichi for all that she’s done while she’s been in the Department of Neurosurgery. She’s a great leader with positive feedback and great ideas. Thank you, Brandy, for helping me solve problems in Pediatric Neurosurgery!"

- Dianna Hall

"A big thank you to our fantastic, efficient—and truly lovely—communications specialist, Savanah Kirchner. Whether it’s making our department shine on paper and social media or lending a hand with events like the annual Galbraith Symposium, poster and flyer design, invitations, and so much more, Savanah consistently goes above and beyond. The Department of Neurosurgery is stronger and better because of you!"

- Eva Gilliam

"Amy Finch provides much needed help to everyone that needs it. She works hard to provide the best service to our patients and nurses while still helping me run a great office! Thank you, Amy, for all that you do!"

- Dianna Hall

"Michel Thomas was a huge help during faculty evaluations. He walked me through using the Power BI system to find all the info I needed, and he’s great at keeping our department data up to date. Michel’s really easy to work with, too."

- Eva Gilliam

"Over 4 months filling in for a vacant position plus doing your own role is something I appreciate more than you can imagine. Your work ethic is stellar."

- Donna Bailer

"Thank you, Mary Beth Washington, for continuing to do great work in your own role as well as coverage for the recently vacant director role. I appreciate your hard work on the HSOM budget project last week and your audit of the payroll issue this week."

- Donna Bailer

"Kudos to Zakiyah Stirrup for running a good HR consultation meeting with our new incoming MD who was seeking advice on various position types for his lab."

- Donna Bailer

"Thank you, Ernie and Nate, so much for being on top of everything going on in the neuro world! It really makes such a difference working with great charge nurses who are cool, calm, collected and flexible!"

- Cassidy Samborski 

"Our nursing students shared how much they appreciated Destin Talley's guidance and encouragement. Thank you for being such a positive influence and role model on UNSN!"

- Caroline Thompson

"Our nursing students shared how much they appreciate Kathy Carter’s patience, teaching, and warm welcome. Thank you for creating such a positive learning environment on UNSN and supporting the next generation of nurses!"

- Caroline Thompson

"Keshia Moten - Your commitment to quality care and infection control sets an incredible standard for the unit. The way you stay vigilant with protocols, educate others, and ensure our patients receive the safest care possible is nothing short of inspiring. Because of your attention to detail and dedication, you not only protect our patients but also help foster a culture where excellence is the norm. You’re raising the bar for all of us, and the impact you make reaches far beyond the bedside.

Thank you for being a true advocate for patient safety and quality care."

- Christopher Cooper

"Ashleigh Lewis - I just want to take a moment to thank you for the incredible care and compassion you show every day. The way you go above and beyond, whether its offering extra comfort, or anticipating needs before they’re spoken, truly makes a difference. You don’t just care for patients, you care about them, and it shows in everything you do. Your dedication inspires everyone around you, and I’m so grateful to work alongside someone with such heart, skill, and integrity. You are a gift to our unit and to every patient you serve.

Thank you for being you."

- Christopher Cooper

"Danny Lee is always incredibly helpful with all the documentation—he’s honestly a documentation genius! No matter how busy things get, you always find time for me, offering guidance and support whenever I need it. You help me navigate things the right way, and thanks to you, I feel more confident and assured in what I’m doing. I truly appreciate your patience, knowledge, and willingness to help. It makes a huge difference!"

- Viktoriia Teshchuk

"I’m so happy to work with Christen; it’s always such a comfortable and positive experience. Her support and teamwork make everything run smoothly, even during challenging times. Thank you so much for the opportunity to collaborate—I really appreciate it!"

- Viktoriia Teshchuk

"Britt Biesinger has done a wonderful job of keeping up with the pace of his own studies while taking on extra study activities while Jess is out on maternity leave. Thank you for your contributions - you are appreciated."

- Christen Press

"Big thanks to Viktoriia Teshchuk for providing fantastic lab support and being willing to work outside regular hours and on the weekends when we get challenging enrollments. We appreciate you!"

- Christen Press

"Courtney Etheredge received a star card! 'Hey thank yall for everything. Courtney and all the nurses were wonderful.' Thank you for your excellent care of our patients!!"

- Charli Lee

"Josie Harris - Huge shoutout for all the work you have done for HHT patients and program at UAB. Our patients are extremely fortunate to have you as their coordinator helping them navigate difficult process of connecting with a right provider."

- Anna Munger

"Kudos for jumping in headfirst and navigating construction for the new office of research space. Thank you for your dedication and attention to detail."

- Anna Munger

"Fantastic teamwork working on the BEACH enrollment. Everyone had their part and executed it flawlessly. Great work!"

- Anna Munger

"Great job for helping Dr. Osuka with his first R01 grant application!!"

- Anna Munger

"Cassie Shoemaker, thank you for taking on extra work and filling in for Dr. Markert’s admin associate vacancy. I appreciate your willingness to keep us rolling!"

- Donna Bailer

"Leslie Lance, I wanted to thank you for always prioritizing excellence and quality in your performance. You are doing great work, especially in the current environment with team vacancies."

- Donna Bailer

"Big thanks to Kaleigh Beach for being an incredible shift leader on Tuesday. It was a tough day, but she kept everything running smoothly, supported the team, and stayed calm under pressure.

Your leadership made a huge difference, and we’re so grateful to have you. Great job, Kaleigh!"

- Caroline Thompson